ORLANDO, Fla. — The market for buying and selling trucking companies was a hot topic at a recent industry trade show, so it’s little wonder that a discussion with three leaders who share recent experience on the issue drew a crowd.
March 9, 2023Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Nissan Says New Powertrains May Cut Hybrid Costs Up to 30%
Nissan Motor Co. is developing new modular powertrains that will help streamline production and drive manufacturing costs for hybrid cars down by as much as 30%.
March 9, 2023Combustion Car Sales Struggling to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
As the recovery of global auto sales takes shape, it’s becoming clearer that sales of internal combustion vehicles are unlikely to ever return to pre-pandemic levels.
March 9, 2023Mack Trucks Unveils Its First Medium-Duty EV
Mack Trucks has introduced its first electric vehicle for the medium-duty market.
March 8, 2023Keystone Oil Spill Probe Seen Cutting Back Pipeline Flows
A U.S. probe into the 13,000-barrel oil spill on TC Energy’s Keystone pipeline is expected to cut into crude flows ahead of the summer driving season.
March 8, 2023Mack Announces Services Suite, Expands OTA Updates
ORLANDO, Fla. — Mack Trucks launched a bundled services suite called Mack Premium Service Contracts and announced that it will Âexpand the number of electronic control units enabled for Mack Over the Air updates in the Mack Anthem, Pinnacle and Granite models.
March 8, 2023House Lawmakers Propose 12% Excise Tax Repeal
Legislation to repeal a tax on the purchase of new trucks was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 8, 2023Cummins Launches New Brand to Further Zero-Emission Goals
WASHINGTON — Cummins Inc. said it is launching a new brand aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable energy solutions for commercial applications.
March 8, 2023NHTSA Investigating Tesla’s Steering Wheels Falling Off While Driving
DETROIT — U.S. auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla’s Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.
March 8, 2023Technology, Nuclear Verdicts Among Hot Topics in Panel Discussion
ORLANDO, Fla. — The use of technology and ways to combat nuclear verdicts were among the topics discussed and debated during a roundtable session at the Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload 2023 Orlando.
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